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Josephine studied a Bachelor of Criminal Justice. She spent 6 months working in the Netherlands before securing a job as a disability support worker back home.
From: Gundijimara Land (Heywood VIC)
After school: University
After school Jessie studied a Bachelor of Nursing. She completed her graduate year at St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne and is now working at the Emergency Department of Austin Hospital Melbourne.
From: Djadjawurung Land (St Arnaud VIC)
After school: University
Joanna has completed a Bachelor of Health Science. She currently works as a nanny and a cleaner and is still working out what is next in her journey.
From: Gadubanud Land (Apollo Bay VIC)
After school: University
Kelli has returned to her hometown and works as a physiotherapist, local councillor and farmer
From: Jaitmathang Land (Tawonga VIC)
After school: Gap year, University
Zoe worked as a volunteer at her local ambulance service during her four year university course. This experience gave her the confidence to know that paramedics is what she wanted to pursue.
From: Djadjawurung Land (St Arnaud VIC)
After school: University, Volunteering